Teacher of Technology
Part Time to Full Time
September 2025 start
Competitive Employment Package (depending on experience)
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and passionate Teacher of Technology to join our successful and busy department. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, excellent subject knowledge, a passion for motivating and inspiring pupils across all age ranges, and a keen desire to be part of the whole school community.
We have two brilliantly resourced Design Technology rooms with a combination of traditional and modern technology such as laser cutter and 3D printers. Our students have a passion for the subject and for producing high quality products. The department is resourced with a full-time technician who has a wealth of knowledge especially around woodworking.
At Key Stage 3, Design Technology, as a subject sits within the Our Natural Environment (Food Technology, Design Technology, Horticulture and Nature) curriculum. We are passionate about cross curricular links within the faculty as such Year 7 students producing a window planter in Design Technology which is taken to Horticulture to be filled with seasonal plants. We have taken a fresh look at assessment in this curriculum offering as well, and students are expected to present their project-based learning. This has ranged from PowerPoints to VLOGs. The feedback from students and parents has been resoundingly positive and we are keen to see how this initiative can be developed further.
At Key Stage 4 and 5, our small class sizes allows for students to maximise their potential with targeted staff intervention. You will really get to know the students and this creates a learning environment based on mutual respect. We currently deliver the AQA 8552 specification where students cover the theory content in Year 10 alongside working with a range of materials during practical lessons, followed by the NEA task and exam preparation in Year 11.
The successful candidate will have:
* Enthusiasm for technology with an ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons;
* A professional attitude to responsibilities as a classroom teacher and member of a team;
* An ability to accurately, regularly and effectively record and monitor students’ work and progress;
* An ability to meet deadlines; An ability to share good practice and ideas with colleagues;
* Promoting technology through teaching and involvement in extracurricular activities in school and on trips.
* A willingness to contribute to the wider life and activities of a boarding school.
For further information please see the candidate pack which includes a full and person specification.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th January 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Week commencing 20th January 2025
We reserve the right to close prior to this date should sufficient applications be received. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, early applications are therefore encouraged.
You can complete the application online via TES quick apply or on the school website. We are unable to accept CVs due to Safer Recruitment Practices.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact the HR department: hr@sibfordschool.co.uk or call 01295 781291.
Sibford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for interview at the school.